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- "Heavy-duty all-terrain UNSC quad bike"
- — Halo 5: Guardians Forge description[3]
The Mongoose, Scout Mongoose[4] or 'Goose[5] is a light human ground vehicle first introduced in Halo 3. It is a small vehicle with no form of armament whatsoever, which can carry one driver and one passenger, and is best used for transporting players around the map or level quickly, rather than as a vehicle for combat.
Universe and lore
- "[The M274] is pretty nimble for its size; add to that the fact that it can do ninety plus kilo papa hotel over uneven terrain and you’ve got the ultimate commando hot rod."
- — Remark of UNSC service member from E2-BAG/1/7.[5]
- Main article: Mongoose (fiction)
The Mongoose is an ATV produced by AMG Transport Dynamics since 2483[6] and is a popular Civilian vehicle and United Nations Space Command vehicle.[7] The vehicle has been used prominently in a number of skirmishes and battles in the Human-Covenant War and the Post-Covenant War conflicts including the Battle of Metisette, Battle at Szurdok Ridge and Skirmish on Conrad's Point.
The following is a list of all vehicles known by the "Mongoose" moniker in Halo lore that have appeared in the games:
Overview
Unlock and acquisition requirements
In most Halo games, the Mongoose can simply be found either on certain Multiplayer maps or in certain Campaign missions and doesn't need to be unlocked.
Halo 5: Guardians
In Halo 5: Guardians, the Mongoose can be found on some Arena multiplayer maps and in certain campaign levels.[8][9]
However, it can be acquired through the Requisition (REQ) system for the gamemode Warzone. To begin receiving the Mongoose regularly in REQ packs, one must unlock the certification. Something that can be acquired randomly from any type of pack.[10][11]
Mongoose REQ card
Variants
There are a few variants of Mongoose. This includes some general variants as well as variants from the REQ system in Halo 5: Guardians.
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Gungoose | The Gungoose is a type of Mongoose with guns strapped on to it. Depending on the game, these guns differ. |
| N/A | Invisible Mongoose | Invisible vehicles for welding[12] |
Halo 5: Guardians REQ variants
There are a total of 5 REQ variants of the Mongoose in Halo 5: Guardians.
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Corp Mongoose | Common |  50
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Liang Dortmund's heavy-duty modification of the standard Mongoose. Rugged Mongoose with extra armor. |
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Tundra Mongoose | Common | 50
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The Mongoose has proven to be a reliable alternative to more specialized hostile environment transports in climates that do not greatly exceed extremes found on Earth. Improved Mongoose with extra armor. |
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Urban Mongoose | Common | 50
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Rugged utility vehicle used by UNSC Army scouts and Air Force security patrols. Improved Mongoose with upgraded armor. |
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Woodland Mongoose | Common | 50
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Cheap and lightweight Mongoose all-terrain vehicles are often pressed into use as light cargo transports in topography that stymies the larger Warthog. Improved Mongoose with extra armor. |
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ONI Mongoose | Common | 50
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ONI ensures that even their simulated vehicles are top-of-the-line. Advanced Mongoose with heavy armor. |
Counterparts
No direct analogous counterparts exist to the Mongoose. However several vehicles, come close to it in size or roughly the role they play in gameplay.
For the Covenant, the Ghost is a close size counterpart to the Mongoose. Although the Ghost is a single seat vehicle, with mounted weaponry and a boosting function.
The UNSC also has other vehicles that do the same role or of similar size. The Jackrabbit of Halo Wars 2 performs and is of similar size to the Mongoose. With the weapon upgrade, the Jackrabbit can also perform similarly to a Mongoose with a passenger in the first-person shooter games.
The Scout Warthog is the closest to the Mongoose in terms of gameplay. It is weaponless, with only one seat for a passenger though it is considerably larger than the Mongoose.
The Troop Transport Warthog while also unarmed, provides much more transportation capabilities than the Mongoose.
Gameplay
- "The Mongoose is great for quick getaways and exceptional jumps."
- — Halo 4: Official Game Guide[2]
The Mongoose is small and agile. It can be used to get places fast and move one or two people. The Mongoose also has a horn.
Stats
| H3 | ODST | HR | H4 | H2A | H5G | ||||
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| Launch | TU | Launch | TU | MP | Launch | Overtime | |||
| Type | Ground | Ground | Ground | Ground | Ground | Ground | Ground | Ground | Ground |
| Locomotion* | Wheels* | Wheels* | Wheels* | Wheels* | Wheels* | Wheels* | Wheels* | Wheels* | Wheels* |
| Armament | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Passengers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Top speed | Fast | Fast | Fast | Fast | Fast | Fast | Fast | Fast | Fast |
| Health | Medium** | Medium** | Medium** | Medium** | Medium** | Medium** | Medium** | Medium** | Medium** |
*Needs better name. General idea is to distinguish between wheeled vehicles and anti-gravity vehicles, since they play and behave differently.
**Would ideally get actual datamined hitpoint stats here
Campaign
- Halo 3: Often driven by AI Marines, with a passenger that has a Rocket launcher. This behaviour can be seen on The Storm, The Ark and The Covenant.
- Halo 3: ODST: If enough Audio logs are collected on Mombasa Streets, Supply caches with several Mongoose can be found allowing the player to drive it around the level.
- Halo: Reach: During the level The Pillar of Autumn, if Emile-A239 is left to drive the Mongoose over a broken bridge, he will receive a boost in force over the gap to make it.
- Halo 5: Guardians: NPC teammates can be ordered onto the Mongoose when it appears in the campaign.
- Halo: Fireteam Raven: The Mongoose appears during campaign levels but cannot be operated by the players.
Multiplayer
In Halo 3, the Mongoose acts as an objective ferry primarily but can also be used to quickly reach out and control other areas. Initially, Mongoose spawned on Valhalla in both Capture the Flag and Slayer modes as well as on High Ground in 1-Flag CTF.[5]
In Halo 4, Mongoose is one of the vehicles that can be spawned on vehicle pads in Dominion. The Mongoose is also affected by the Wheelman tactical package.
In Halo Online, the Mongoose was to appear on the map Reactor.[13]
Forge
The Mongoose can be spawned through Forge. In the Halo 3 Forge, the Halo: Reach Forge, the Halo 4 Forge, and the Halo 2: Anniversary Forge; the ability to spawn the Mongoose is dependent on the map being Forged. In the Halo 5: Guardians Forge however, the Mongoose and any of its variants can be spawned on any map.
In Halo: Reach's forge, the Mongoose can have its color changed through in-game settings.
Advantages
- Smaller frame makes it harder to hit.
- This smaller frame allows one to traverse through smaller areas and under some types of vehicles.
- Quite fast.
Disadvantages
- Weaponless.
- Smaller frame means the driver and passenger are very exposed to small arms fire.
Evolution
Changes from H3 to ODST
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Changes from ODST to Reach
- The visual design has been changed.
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Changes from Reach to H4
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Changes from H4 to H2A
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Changes from H2A to H5G
- The visual design has been changed.
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Skins
Non-selectable skins
Medals
The Mongoose also shares a number of other medals with other vehicles, such as the Splatter medal and Wheelman medal.
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Mongoose Destroyed | Halo 5: Guardians | Destroy a Mongoose in a Warzone mode. |
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Mongoose Assist | Halo 5: Guardians | Assist a teammate in the destruction of a Mongoose in a Warzone mode. |
Achievements
| Image | Name | Game | Description | Gamerscore |
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Mongoose Mowdown | Halo 3 (Original only) | Splatter an enemy in a ranked free-for-all playlist. | 5 
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Production notes
The Mongoose was originally intended to be put into Halo 2, but was eventually canceled.[14] Concept art provided on Bungie.net for the map Burial Mounds featured an early Mongoose design, as well suggesting the map itself would feature and be designed for the Mongoose.[15]
Gallery
Rear render of the Halo 2 Mongoose.
Concept art for the Halo 2 map Burial Mounds depicting Mongooses.
The label on the Mongoose in Halo 3.
A Spartan-II on a Mongoose in the Halo 3 Beta.
The Rookie driving a Mongoose
A turnaround reference of the M274 Mongoose.
John-117 using a Mongoose to splatter Promethean Knights on UNSC Infinity in Halo 4.
A Spartan-IV driving a Mongoose on Ragnarok.
An alternative view of the Mongoose in Halo 4.
Two Spartan-IVs riding a Mongoose on Vortex.
HUD of the Mongoose on Stonetown.
Concept art of the M290 Mongoose for Halo 5: Guardians.
Concept art of the M920 for Halo 5: Guardians.
Concept art of the M920 for Halo 5: Guardians.
A Gungoose during the Battle of Meridian.
Two Spartan-IVs using a Mongoose on Raid on Apex 7 in Halo 5: Guardians.
A Phaeton firing upon a Mongoose.
Fireteam Osiris in a Liang Dortmund Mongoose and Warthog.
Multiple Liang-Dortmund Corporation M290 Mongooses an
Jameson Locke and Edward Buck aboard a Mongoose.
Locke and Olympia Vale on a Mongoose.
A Spartan riding the ONI Gungoose.
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (First appearance)
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo: Reach
- Halo 4
- Halo 2: Anniversary (Multiplayer only)
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo Online
- Halo: Fireteam Raven
Sources
- ^ Halo 4: Official Game Guide, p. 58
- ^ a b Halo 4: Official Game Guide, p. 277
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians: Mongoose: Scout [standard] description
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Forge object name
- ^ a b c Bungie.net: The Mongoose (Copy on Wayback Machine)
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Mongoose
- ^ Halo on Twitter: The Mongoose is an all-terrain quad bike that is wildly popular both on the civilian market and within the UNSC. #FictionFriday
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, multiplayer
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, requisition system
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Mongoose
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Forge object description
- ^ Halo Online Announce Trailer
- ^ Halo 2: Collector's Edition DVD
- ^ Bungie.net: Halo 2 (Xbox) Concept Art
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Page design work
| UNSC Marathon Heavy Cruiser | Capital Ship, Medium (95 PTS) | |||
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| Movement | 8" | Systems Loadout | ||
| Damage Track | 6 • 6 • 3 |
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| Build Rating | 2 | |||
| Hangars | 2 | |||
| Boarding Craft | 2 | |||
| Security Detail | 2 | |||
| Primary Weapon | Range | Weapon Loadouts | Arc | Dice |
| Heavy Mac | 16/32" | MAC (2) | F | 8 |
List of appearances
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